Knaus Van
I 580 MK

VICKY SARTAIN pitches up in this four-berth Knaus motorhome on its German home turf

Knaus Van I 580 MK

By VICKY SARTAIN

Posted on 28 February 2017

This compact and stylish four-berth A-class motorhome is deceptively large owing to some well-considered solutions to the sleeping arrangements. As such, it’s quite a fun family layout with a drop-down double bed over the central living space (there’s a skylight with a blind positioned directly above the bed so the occupants can look at the stars), and two bunk beds in the rear garage area. These beds fold up against the wall when out of use, a clever space-saving solution. If you choose to travel as a couple, the spacious garage means you can pack bikes or other leisure equipment securely or perhaps use it as a place to tidy away extra food or wet kit. When needed, the beds are accessible via the stowable stepladder inside the living area (there’s access via the large rear exterior door too, though this is more convenient for retrieving camping equipment than children).